Vulnerability Description
lib/xymond_ipc.c in Xymon 4.1.x, 4.2.x, and 4.3.x before 4.3.25 use weak permissions (666) for an unspecified IPC message queue, which allows local users to inject arbitrary messages by writing to that queue.
CVSS Score
3.3
LOW
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xymon | Xymon | 4.1.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135758/Xymon-4.3.x-Buffer-Overflow-Code-Exe
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3495
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537522/100/0/threaded
- https://sourceforge.net/p/xymon/code/7891/Patch
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135758/Xymon-4.3.x-Buffer-Overflow-Code-Exe
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3495
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537522/100/0/threaded
- https://sourceforge.net/p/xymon/code/7891/Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-2057?
CVE-2016-2057 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). lib/xymond_ipc.c in Xymon 4.1.x, 4.2.x, and 4.3.x before 4.3.25 use weak permissions (666) for an unspecified IPC message queue, which allows local users to inject arbitrary messages by writing to tha...
How severe is CVE-2016-2057?
CVE-2016-2057 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2057?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xymon Xymon, Debian Debian Linux.